YOU WILL HAVE 5 DAYS TO…

Wind down and decompress.

Connect with your tribe of like-minded people.

Freely explore new art techniques and ideas.

Practice replacing fear and hesitation with curiosity and exploration.

Play in a large, light filled studio that is accessible any time during your visit for unanticipated creative surges!

Identify your inner perfectionist and set them free!

Refuel, replenish and relax.

Enjoy a warm community, laughter & play.

Enjoy delicious, nourishing meals.

Explore our wonderful little town.

Learn from an experienced instructor.

ROUGH ITINERARY

THURSDAY, 12/3/26
3 PM, Check in.
6 PM, Welcome dinner, opening circle after dinner.

FRIDAY, 12/4/26
8-9:00 AM, Breakfast
9:00 AM, Morning check in, class begins
12:30-1:30 PM, lunch
1:30 Class, 5 PM, wine & cheese

SATURDAY, 12/5/26
8-9:00 AM, Breakfast
9:00 AM, Morning check in, class begins
12:30-1:30 PM, lunch
1:30 CLASS 4 PM, Local field trip

SUNDAY, 12/6/26
8-9:00 AM, Breakfast
9:00 AM, Morning check in, class begins
12:30-1:30 PM, lunch
1:30 Class

MONDAY 12/7/26
8-9:00 AM, Breakfast
9:00 AM, Morning check in, class begins
12:30-1:30 PM, lunch
1:30 Class, 4 PM ish, outing

TUESDAY 12/8/26

8-9:00 AM, Breakfast

9:00 AM, Morning check in, class begins
12:30-1:30 PM, lunch, 3 PM closing circle

WEDNESDAY, 12/9/26
8-9 AM, Breakfast. 10:00 AM Check out.

COST & REGISTRATION

Shared room with shared bath $2400 per person plus local sales tax.

Private room with private bath $2700 plus sales tax.

These rates include five workshop days, all breakfasts, lunches, 2 gourmet dinners, and optional outings.

If you would like to share a room, please sign up with a co-participant.

Guests sharing a room but not attending the workshop will be charged an additional $65 per day in addition to the private room rate. This includes all breakfasts and lunches.

Commuter rate, $1700, plus tax, and any additional dinners. This rate is only available for Taos residents attending the workshop but not staying on the property. We strongly encourage you to stay at the Mabel Dodge Luhan House if at all possible, since it is such a beautiful and rich part of the overall experience.

A $500 non refundable deposit due at registration to hold your place in the workshop. Once registered you will receive a list of basic questions about room preferences and dietary restrictions. You will then receive your room assignment, supply list, and a link to our private Facebook page.

The remaining balance is due by July 15, 2025, and no reminders will be sent. Your space is subject to cancellation if payment is not received when due. If you would like to make payment arrangements please contact Leighanna at leighannalight@gmail.com

Payment in full is required when registering less than 90 days prior to the retreat.

Students are registered in the order in which their deposits are received.

BEFORE YOU PAY…If you prefer to pay by check, you will receive a $50 discount. Please contact leighannalight@gmail.com to make arrangements.

INCLUDED

-6 nights lodging in one of Mabel’s historic rooms.

-24 hour access to the studio and the big house.

-6 delicious breakfasts and lunches.

-Gourmet welcome dinner.

-Gourmet closing dinner.

-5 workshop days.

-Selected materials.

-A private Facebook page for class participants.

-Several optional excursions.

If you would like to extend your stay, discounted rooms may be available. Please book your extended stay directly through the Mabel Dodge Luhan House. Contact Julie or Vanessa at Mabel Dodge Luhan House directly, by calling 800-846-2235.

CANCELLATION POLICY

We understand that situations can arise that can cause a change of plans. Often last minute cancellations are are unavoidable. We sympathize when this occurs, however, it is not possible for us to favor one circumstance over another, so we must maintain a standard policy for all with no exceptions.

Cancellations before 7/15/25: your money will be refunded minus your $500 non-refundable deposit. Please notify us as soon as possible by email.

Cancellations after 7/15/25: If you register for this workshop and need to cancel after this date, absolutely no refunds will be issued for any reason.

Balance due by 9/1/26.

Note: your $500 non refundable deposit is never refundable for any reason, unless the workshop is cancelled.

It is advisable to purchase travel insurance to cover any unforeseen emergencies… please check around for insurance that best meets your needs. A friend recommended this one…http://www.travelinsurancereview.net/beginners-guide/

THE PROPERTY

I had the pleasure of staying at the Mabel Dodge Luhan House for the first time 33 years ago for my 28th birthday. I stayed upstairs in the solarium and it was absolute magic. I’d never been anywhere quite like it, and I fell in love with this incredible space. I felt an extreme sense of connection, comfort, warmth and safety, like being wrapped in a warm blanket. From the moment that I walked in, I felt like I was home.

As a guest of the house, expect to enjoy warm adobe charm, early century elegance, historic relevance. Vigas, traditional arched doorways, kiva fireplaces, and carved pillars. A welcoming hearth and relaxed ambiance. Panoramic views. Quiet patios and a tree-lined acequia. Located on the border of the Taos Pueblo lands, our location is quiet and restful, yet is still an easy ten minute walk to the center of Taos

A full gourmet breakfast will start each day of your stay with us. Mabel Dodge is known for its healthy, delicious food created by top local chefs. When possible, garden-raised or local produce is used. Coffee, tea, water and fresh baked cookies are available throughout the day. Upon registration you will be asked to provide any dietary restrictions that you may have.

The Mabel Dodge Luhan House is a rustic, quirky, retreat-style facility with no air-conditioning, televisions, alarm clocks or telephones. There is wi-fi only in the main living area. You will have access to this area 24 hours a day. Please visit http://www.mabeldodgeluhan.com for more info and learn more about this unique place!

TRAVEL

Most participants fly into the Albuquerque International Sunport and rent or share a car. Taos is a gorgeous 2 1/2 hour drive from Albuquerque, with a lot to see and do. We will be sending you a list of our favorite places to explore between Taos and Albuquerque as we get closer to the event.

We also have 2 regional airports that are closer, but flights are limited…Santa Fe regional airport, https://flysantafe.com/ & Taos Air, https://taosair.com/

The weather in early December is usually crisp, 50 degree days, 20’s at night, and we almost never get snow until Christmas. That said, be prepared for anything and bring layers!

We are at 7000 feet elevation so be prepared to drink a lot of extra water!

YOUR FEARLESS LEADER!

LEIGHANNA LIGHT

I am a passionate art instructor, thingmaker, bookmaker, figurative assemblage artist and recovering perfectionist! My background is in fine arts and photography and I’ve been teaching art workshops for the past 25 years at art retreats in the US & Mexico. I develop my classes by playing, making a mess, making “mistakes” and I can’t think of any better way to live and make a living. I love to create, to hunt for things to create with & to share my creativity with others. It’s what I live for, it’s my oxygen.

I grew up in a small town in upstate New York and I have spent most of the past 30 years in New Mexico. I am so lucky to live in Taos, the mountains of Northern New Mexico, with my best friends Thomas, Peetie, Lily, Hairy B., Emma, Jessie and a few other ferals!